2025 Minutes

Minutes taken by the Clerk, Mrs Victoria Clark, at the meeting of Swineshead Parish Council, held on Tuesday 21 January 2025, in the Swineshead Community Hub, 1-2 North End, Swineshead, PE20 3LR

Present: Councillors, Carl Gibbard (Chairman), Sean Trafford (Vice Chairman) Roger Welberry, Mike Brookes, Chelcei Trafford, Lisa Baldwin, David Lemon, Philippa Parnell, and the Clerk.

Also Present:
Boston Borough Councillors Suzanne Welberry and Stuart Evans 

Public Forum:
No public in attendance 

Lincolnshire County Councillor: Mike Brookes
1.    There is a LCC council tax consultation available online until the 28 January 2025
2.    There have been no objections from statutory consultees to the proposed stopping restrictions in Abbey Road, this will now go out for public consultation
3.    Signage at end of Boston Road, off A52, is ongoing with LCC highways and the legal department.
4.    Mud on Boston Road, off A52, the public can and should report this on FixMyStreet, if vehicles are blocking the road, this should be reported to the police, both should be acted upon immediately the issue is seen.

Boston Borough Councillors: Suzanne Welberry and Stuart Evans
1.    The planning enforcement department has written to Swan Lake Country Park regarding the newly erected signage
2.    When a report from the surveyor regarding the proposed 122 houses in Station Road (B/24/0452) is received, the Parish Council will receive an update from the Borough Councillors. Villa Lane is part of LCC highways plan for this proposed development.
3.    The planning application for the LHP site has been withdrawn

The meeting was opened at 19:18

1.    Chairman’s remarks:
Councillor Gibbard shared the sad news of Councillor Ian Maclean's peaceful passing at home on Saturday. The members of the council expressed their heartfelt respects for their friend and colleague. It was agreed that the Chairman and Clerk would arrange for flowers and a card to be sent to Ian's wife as a gesture of sympathy and support.

2.    Apologies for absence: To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk or Chairman prior to the meeting
Apologies with reasons were received from Councillors, Andy Lawrence and Roy Hilton
On proposal from Councillor C Trafford, seconded by Councillor R Welberry and with no objections, all resolved to accept the reasons given

3.    To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in agenda items
Councillor Gibbard declared an interest in Gillrange Limited

4.    To approve as a correct record, the notes of the meeting of the Council held on 17 December 2024 and to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes
On proposal from Councillor S Trafford, seconded by Councillor R Welberry and with no objections, all resolved to accept the minutes and gave permission for the Chairman to sign them

5.    Financial matters:
i.    Bank Balances as of 31 December 2024
£20,279.44 Treasurers account including
£70,961.20 to include £54.39 interest - Instant online
ii.    Precept request was submitted on 18 December 2024 & receipt received 19/12/24
iii.    To approve the following accounts:
Both LALC payments will show on an April payments list for approval at the March meeting for payment on 1 April. If they are approved today, the Clerk can let LALC know when to expect payment.
On proposal from Councillor C Trafford seconded by Councillor Lemon and with no objections, all resolved to approve all payments

6.    Town and Country Planning Act 1990. To consider and make observations on all planning applications received and to note planning approvals, refusals, enforcement complaints and appeal decisions advised by the district council.
1.     B/24/0523: 13/01/25 - Proposed single storey parapet roof extension to rear The 
    Lodge, Baythorpe,  PE20 3EZ
Report sent to planning 9/1/25: No issues, comments or objections
     

2.     B/24/0529: 16/1/25 - Permission in principle for 1 new dwelling at Puzzledene, North  
          End, PE20 3NA
Report sent to planning 14/1/25: No objections were received regarding the application, however, the Council requests that, if the application is approved, a condition be included requiring the installation of swift boxes.  Additionally, it has been observed that the proposed property access is located on a narrowing corner, which may warrant further consideration.
3.     B/24/0527: 28/1/25 - Erection of a single dwelling & garage (Self-build) at Land of
    Timms  Drove, Low Grounds, PE20 3PG
No objections were given regarding the application, however, the Council requests that, if the application is approved, a condition be included requiring the installation of swift boxes.
4.     B/25/0008: 30/1/25 - Construction of 4 x five-bedroom self/custom build dwellings with
    associated parking spaces & amenity gardens at Rose Cottage Station Rd, PE20 3PB
No objections were received regarding the application, however, the Council requests that, if the application is approved, a condition be included requiring the installation of swift boxes.

7.    Clerks outstanding matters and correspondence:

8.    Councillor’s and village reports, actions & updates:  

9.    Date for the next meeting/s: 
18 February and 18 March 2025 
    
The Meeting was closed at 19:18

CHAIRMAN: …………………………………………    DATE: Tuesday, 18 February 2025